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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Treasury of Bible Stories brings rhyme and humor to story time

Bible study for children will never be boring again!

New book from the illustrator of The
Beginner’s Bible

brings rhyme and humor
to story time

Chances are you still remember your favorite
nursery rhyme — why? Because meter and rhyme are powerful memorization devices.
So for parents who want their children to have the lessons of the Bible hidden deep
in their hearts, Kelly Pulley’s new Magnificent Tales™ release, Treasury of Bible Stories: Rhythmical Rhymes
of Biblical Times (David C
Cook/September 1, 2014/ISBN: 978-0781409179 /$19.99), will be the perfect nighttime read.

Best
known for his work as the illustrator of TheBeginner’s Bible,
which sold more than 1.5 million copies, Pulley introduces us to his Treasury of Bible
Stories, a full-color, hardcover book which is engaging enough
to capture the attention of even the most media-savvy youngsters. Written for
ages 4-8 (children who are too old for a toddler Bible but too young for complete
Bibles), this collection offers engaging spiritual lessons, humorous rhymes and
vibrant illustrations. Each story takes about ten minutes to read, making it
perfect for an end-of-day, bedside wind-down. Created to be read aloud, the
stories are presented in a way the whole family can enjoy.

From
“The Salty Tale of Noah and the Ark” to “The Lasting Story of the Last Supper,”
the rhyming tales in Treasury of Bible Stories remind us God
loves his people — in the Bible and today. Not even mom or dad will grow tired
of reading its pages night after night . . . after night. “I have four kids, so
you know I’ve been there! I must admit, I’ve tried hiding books or skipping
pages to get through them faster,” Pulley reveals. “I think the writing is
clever enough in Treasury of Bible Stories to make them
enjoyable for adults as well as children.”

Reminiscent
of the Dr. Seuss classics, these familiar Bible stories come to life on the
page with creative art and a dash of humor. Pulley reveals the famous author and
illustrator has definitely been an inspiration for him. “When I was at the
school library in grade school, I would always head straight to the Dr. Seuss
books. I loved the rhyming tales and the fantastical illustrations. I still do.”

The
book is the fifth installment in David C Cook’s Magnificent Tales series, which
includes the four previously released stories. Treasury of Bible Stories contains the most beloved biblical narratives
from both the Old and New Testaments, leading up to Christ’s death and
resurrection. Pulley chose key stories with the strongest spiritual lessons and
images that would jump off the pages.

Filled
with clever cadence, captivating art and clear spiritual lessons, Treasury of Bible
Stories will quickly become a reader’s beloved family
tradition.

Kelly Pulley was born and raised in a quaint Midwestern town surrounded
by corn and soybean fields. He was brought up to love and create art alongside
his artistically talented mother, while his father, ex-WWII bomber pilot,
fireman and electrician, worked multiple jobs to keep him and his four siblings
in Red Ball Jet tennis shoes.

Pulley began his career as a graphic artist at a leading sportswear
screen-printing company. He remained in that industry for seventeen years
before taking a full-time position illustrating dozens of The Beginner’s Bible
series of books, including the
latest version of The Beginner’s Bible (2005),
which sold more than 1.5 million copies. He’s also authored and illustrated
four other books in the Magnificent Tales™ series from David C Cook: Food for a Fish,Good News of Great Joy, The Biggest and Toughest, and Daniel for Lunch.

Currently, he works from his home in Tennessee as an illustrator and
author. When Pulley's not working, he’s spending time with his wife, Vickie, or
riding his bicycle while enjoying the beautiful middle Tennessee countryside. The
couple has four adult children.

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